EC Assistant - Intellectual Disability Mild

26/27 EC Assistant
- Intellectual Disability Mild 425131

Cumberland County Schools, 425 South View Middle
- Hope Mills, North Carolina

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  Mar 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Aug 12, 2026

TITLE: Teacher Assistant

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

RESUME AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

• College transcript showing a degree was earned.
• College transcript showing at least 48 college‑level courses completed (remedial/pre‑requisite courses not counted).
• College transcript showing at least 24 college‑level courses completed plus Work Keys Assessment with passing scores in: (1) Workplace Documents (Reading) – score 4 or better; (2) Business Writing – score 3 or better; (3) Applied Mathematics – score 4 or better.

Link to Work Keys Assessments

Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.

Ability to solve minor problems and follow detailed written and oral instructions.

Must obtain and maintain a CDL Bus license and drive a bus when called upon.

REPORTS TO: Principal and Assigned Teacher(s)

JOB GOAL: To support the teacher in the teaching‑learning process for students.

• Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher; provides individualized instruction.
• Demonstrates various instructional activities.
• Checks and corrects students’ work while in progress; keeps students on task.
• Praises and reinforces achievement of students.
• Reports student progress to teacher.

• Arranges classroom furnishings and equipment, prepares visual aids and duplicates materials.
• Reorganizes materials at the end of day.
• Serves as proctor during testing; scores students’ papers as instructed by teacher; distributes and collects instructional materials.
• Attends workshops.

• Checks and reports attendance.
• Enters data in health record, records student behavior and files data according to regulatory requirements.

• Supervises students in the classroom and in other locations.
• Creates and distributes awards for positive behavior.
• Promotes student self‑esteem; teaches citizenship, social skills, and respect for others.
• Reconciles minor student conflicts.
• Participates in development of discipline and policy.
• Disciplines misbehavior through approved methods.
• Reports discipline problems to teacher or principal.
• Reports significant change or lack of change in student behavior.

• Obtains and maintains a CDL bus license.
• Completes the pre‑trip and post‑trip inspection.
• Drives a bus when called upon to do so while maintaining proficiency in driving skills.
• Maintains bus route schedule.
• Maintains discipline and reports undisciplined students to school administration.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops and transports only authorized students.
• Complies with local and state traffic regulations and observes all mandatory safety regulations.
• Reports delays and accidents.
• Cleans the interior of the bus.

Serves as a team player and role model for other employees; demonstrates commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, customer‑driven focus, and fairness.

Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

• Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) when requested for purposes of driving a school bus.
• Must communicate orally and in writing with parents, staff, and community leaders.
• Must have finger dexterity and be able to perform basic life operational functions of kneeling, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.

• Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
• Applicants must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for driving a school bus.

REV 04/25

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $2,438 to $3,450 Per Month

Special Education >
Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education >
Special Education Assistant

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Shawn O'Connor , Principal
• 425 South View Middle
• Phone:
• Email: shawnoconnor.nc.us